Archinect - News

3 World Trade Center by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners officially opens

2018-06-12T16:59:00-04:00

NYC's fifth tallest tower, 3 World Trade Center was officially opened yesterday by real estate firm Silverstein Properties. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, 3 WTC will accommodate over 6,000 new employees from tenants GroupM, McKinsey and IEX. The 80-story, 2.5 million-square-foot office building is the second-to-last tower within the 16-acre World Trade Center site.

3 World Trade Center by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Image: DBOX.

Featuring a reinforced concrete core encased by a steel structure, the LEED-certified Gold office tower is defined by its load-sharing system of K-shaped bracing. The building incorporates floor-to-ceiling glass and column-free floor plates, creating unobstructed 360-degree panoramic views of New York City.

Foster + Partners transforms 70's government office tower into luxury hotel in Hong Kong

2018-05-16T15:22:00-04:00

Foster + Partners' new Hong Kong luxury hotel, The Murray, is now fully open to the public. Formerly a 1970's government office building, the firm has transformed these 25 stories into a unique urban experience for visitors.

Reception area of the Murray Building, renovated by Foster + Partners, located in Hong Kong. Image: Michael Weber.

Exterior Details of The Murray. Image: Michael Weber.

The Murray Building was originally constructed when urban planning revolved around cars, leaving the structure inaccessible to pedestrians.

Exterior view of the garden terrace at night. Image: Nigel Young / Foster+Partners.

Hotel lobby area of The Murray. Image: Nigel Young / Foster+Partners.

One of the main goals in the building's transformation was to reconnect the structure at ground level with a new street front, transparent and open ground floor space, and enhanced landscaping of the surrounding grounds.

Exterior Details of The Murray. Image: Michael Weber.

Visitors are now greeted by entering...

This glass cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the northern lights

2018-03-22T14:03:00-04:00

Panorama Glass Lodge is a luxury vacation cabin in Hvalfjörðu, Iceland. Situated directly by the sea, visitors will experience stunning views of the Aurora Borealis from above and reflected off the water below. The structure features an all glass bedroom allowing travelers to experience sleeping under one of the world's most spectacular light shows.

Panorama Glass Lodge located in Hvalfjörðu, Iceland. Image: Panorama Glass Lodge.

This secluded cabin is the perfect viewing destination due to its removal from any light pollution.

Panorama Glass Lodge located in Hvalfjörðu, Iceland. Image: Panorama Glass Lodge.

If that wasn't enough to satisfy, the cabin also includes a hot tub to view the spectacle above.

Panorama Glass Lodge located in Hvalfjörðu, Iceland. Image: Panorama Glass Lodge.

A Peek Inside Yanukovych's Luxury Villa

2014-03-17T15:56:00-04:00

After Viktor Yanukovych fled, many Ukrainians were astounded by their former leader's opulent residence. So far images have only been shown of a few rooms. A SPIEGEL ONLINE special with 360-degree panorama photos now offers a walkthrough of the spectacular villa.